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Canadian Army to Prepare New Ethos and Dress Code as Recruitment Continues to Fall

Madeline Hiltz
Canadian Armed Forces member hanging from a rope in front of the Canadian flag

Despite having a world-class military, recruitment for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has dwindled over the past few years. As such, its leadership hopes a…

US Army Announces Gender- and Age-Based Changes to Fitness Test

Clare Fitzgerald
US Army noncommissioned officer lifting weights

The US Army has unveiled the latest changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). The test, which has been under review for years, will…

NFL Players Who Lost Their Lives Serving in the US Military

Military portrait of Jack Lummus + Al Blozis dressed in his football uniform + Military portrait of Pat Tillman

When it first came about, it was common for National Football League (NFL) players to serve in the US military. While it’s since become far…

Navy Deserter Living Under Stolen Identity Arrested, Convicted of Fraud

Close-up of a US Navy Sailor in uniform

A Tennessee man who deserted the US Navy over 40 years ago has been identified and arrested, after the man whose identity he stole received…

USS Clamagore (SS-343) to Be Dismantled and Recycled

USS Clamagore docked

The USS Clamagore (SS-343), currently stationed at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in South Carolina, is slated to be dismantled and recycled, after…

US Marine Corps to Test ‘Lightning Carrier’ Concept with USS Tripoli, F-35Bs

USS Tripoli at sea + F-35B Lightning II in the air

The US Marine Corps has announced it’ll be testing out its “Lightning Carrier” concept with the USS Tripoli (LHA-7). According to the service, the amphibious…

US Marine Corps Identifies Marines Killed in Crash During NATO Exercise

Clare Fitzgerald
MV-22B Osprey taking off

The US Marine Corps has identified the four Marines killed when their aircraft crashed during a NATO exercise in Norway. In statements shared over the…

The Tank Museum Prepping Arena Display, Lecture Series for TankFest 2022

Clare Fitzgerald
Photo taken during TankFest 2018

TankFest fans, rejoice! The annual showcase of military vehicles dating back to the Second World War and the Cold War is returning in 2022, with…

Naming Commission Releases Nominees for Renaming of US Military Installations

Clare Fitzgerald
Entrance to Fort Bragg

The government commission tasked with recommending possible candidates for the renaming of America’s military installations has narrowed down its list of nominees to 87 people,…

Couple Who Pleaded Guilty to Espionage Tried to Sell Naval Secrets to Brazil: Report

Clare Fitzgerald
USS North Dakota at sea

In February 2022, Jonathan and Diana Toebbe pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to communicate restricted data, after they attempted to sell information about the…

Woman Who Faked Being Cancer-Stricken Ex-Marine Sentenced to Prison

Clare Fitzgerald
Gavel on a desk

UPDATE – 03/16/2023: Sarah Cavanaugh, who faked being a cancer-stricken ex-US Marine, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison, followed by three years…

War Dog That Served in the Pacific Theater Awarded Distinguished Service Medal

Monument dedicated to Smoky and "Dogs of All Wars" + Animals in War & Peace Distinguished Service Medals displayed on a table

Dogs are a semi-common sight on the battlefield, but one you wouldn’t expect to see is a Yorkshire Terrier. Despite the breed’s small size, one…